Florida Vacation 2013, Days Five and Six

On Monday I did something for the first time ever -  I took a Yoga class.  Lisa is teaching at a brand new studio.  In fact, they're not quite open yet and are offering a few introductory classes for three weeks.  Lisa had meetings before and after the class, and while she did that I had the most wonderful time holding the six-month-old baby of the owner.  Oh, he was PRECIOUS - just melted against me as I sang to him.  Here's a picture of the outside of the studio.  It's beautiful inside.

I didn't do too bad practicing some of the beginner stretches that Lisa showed me how to do.  I thought my thighs would hurt the next day, but they didn't.  When I was finished, I lay down on my mat, flat on my back, until the others were finished.  Seriously, I was so relaxed I was afraid I would start snoring in that quiet room, hahaha!  Yoga has been hugely instrumental in helping Lisa to overcome some very serious neck pain, thus her passion to help others.  She's about as flexible and strong as anyone I know.  

After we left the studio we went across the street to Whole Foods.  Oh my word.  Every food you could ever want and some you don't even know you want and some you really don't want!!  

While we were there George called Lisa and told her a really funny thing that happened at home.  First of all the back story:  

Before he had left for work that morning, we had been planning for Dick to go along to the Yoga studio with Lisa and me.  There were a few little projects for him to do there.  However, when Lisa realized how long we would be there due to the meetings she had before and after the class, Dick decided he'd just stay at home with Nilla Bean and would walk to a nearby place for lunch.  George did not know that change of plans.  Oh!  Another part of the back story is that George and Lisa each drive silver/gray SUV's.  Lisa usually parks in the garage and George outside.  

So George went home in the middle of the day, deciding to park in the garage since no one else was there.  Dick was not there when George arrived - he had gone down the street to get his lunch.  Dick came home, sat at the kitchen table to eat the sandwich he had bought.  Then George walked into the kitchen, completely surprised to see Dick there, and Dick was surprised to see him as well.   George said, "Where are Lisa and Mom?"  Dick said, "I don't know, but Lisa's car is in the garage."  George had to think about that a minute - how did Lisa park in the garage if his car was there?  Turns out Dick just assumed it was Lisa's since that's where she always parks.  I asked him later, "If you thought we were home, where did you think we were?"  He said, "I just thought you were probably up in our bathroom and Lisa was taking a shower in hers."  Talk about confused men!  Lisa and I cracked up over and over again just thinking about it. 

When we actually did come home we prepared food for a cookout we were having that evening.  Actually, Lisa did most of it - fish, chicken, beef, potatoes, cabbage, yams - all done on the grill.  I even got to sit and and enjoy the beauty of the pool and backyard some of the time while she worked.   It was nice. 

George's mom and sister Dawn joined us for dinner.   We had a good time together and could hardly get done talking.

Dawn offered to take another picture with me in her chair.

She and Sophie entertained us with some dance moves!

Tuesday morning came all too soon, and we had to say our good byes to Sophie when George was ready to take her to school.  She said that she was going to put Lila in Lisa's car so she could go to Yoga class, and Owen would travel with George for the day!  Love it!

Lisa soon left for her class, and Dick and I brought all our luggage downstairs waiting for George to get back and pick us up to take us to the airport.  Dick sat down on the recliner, and just that quick Nilla Bean was on his lap!  She did not want him to leave!  She's such a sweet dog. 

Once at the airport, Dick and I had to part ways almost right away.  Our gates were not on the same wing this time.  He went through Cleveland en route to Baltimore, and I again went through Charlotte.  I got to Baltimore about an hour or so before he did.  I think we were on the shuttle to long term parking around 5:00.  

Right down the road from the parking lot was a gas station where Dick was able to buy water and antifreeze coolant for the radiator and gas for the tank.  It seemed to take forever to get home, especially after it got dark.  We stopped at a Hardees for some food one time.  It was 9:30 when we drove into our driveway.  Home always looks and feels so good after a long day of travel.  We were SOOOO thankful for an uneventful day, and that our ticket saga was OVER!!!

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday felt like I was running a race as I tried to catch up with everything at home and at my jobs.  Today was a bit more relaxing.  I did spend some time helping out at The Mommy Shoppe at our church.  Mostly I just hold babies.  I got this little guy to sleep while his mommy worked.  Somebody has to do it, ha!